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      community M37, 0.5mg fin EOD, 5% min topical 2x daily, 5 months

      in Progress Pictures  171 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 37-year-old man treated his hair loss with 0.5mg finasteride every other day and 5% minoxidil twice daily for 5 months, reducing finasteride from 1mg due to side effects. His hair improved significantly, with positive changes visible from all angles, and he experienced no more side effects after the dosage adjustment.

      community First 3 pics are at 6 months .5 mg fin daily, last 3 are 13 months

      in Progress Pictures  75 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.

      community 1 year progress Finasteride only

      in Progress Pictures  242 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their one-year progress using finasteride, occasionally using topical minoxidil, and reported significant hair improvement, especially on the crown. They experienced no side effects and noted that finasteride addresses the underlying hormonal issue, while minoxidil promotes hair growth.

      community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.

      community One full year progress on fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They also mentioned using the medication inconsistently and considering changes to their shampoo routine.

      community 12 months of progress on fin (and 10 months microneedling)

      in Update  364 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.

      community M35 5 months progress with fin/min topical

      in Is this regrowth?  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 5-month progress using a topical treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, and retinoic acid, noting some hair growth but also shedding. Another user encouraged them, sharing their own experience of gradual improvement over 12 months and advising patience.

      community 3yr Fin/Dut/Niz NW3+ —> NW1.5 Pictures with Writeup

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user improved their hair loss from NW3+ to NW1.5 over three years using a regimen of dutasteride, finasteride, Nizoral, biotin, and collagen. They experienced some side effects and adjusted dosages over time, and noted additional benefits like better skin and muscle gain.

      community Thoughts? 9 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 9 months of using 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole, noting no visible improvement and considering switching fully to dutasteride. Another user commented that there were gains in the temples and praised the early intervention.

      community Is 2.5 mg dut really more effective than .5?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.

      community 6 month progress on min & fin, stay consistent

      in Progress Pictures  476 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 6-month progress using topical Minoxidil (5%) and oral Finasteride (2.5 mg) for hair loss, emphasizing consistency for results. The user reports some side effects like mental fog and increased body hair but no significant changes in libido.

      community Finally. Some tangible results. 9mos difference.

      in Progress Pictures  190 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement over nine months using a routine of oral finasteride, mixed topical and oral minoxidil, microneedling, and Head & Shoulders shampoo. The user attributes the progress to oral minoxidil and reduced stress during paternity leave.

      community Concern About No Improvement After 4 Months on Finasteride

      in Basic Questions  69 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 19-year-old male has been using 1mg oral finasteride daily for over four months without seeing improvement in hair loss, feeling it may have worsened. Another user reassures him that noticeable results can take up to a year and early shedding is normal.

      community Progress(?) update 3.5 months on pyrilutamide and minox

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's 3.5-month experience using pyrilutamide and minoxidil for hair loss, with some perceived improvement in the temples but potential recent regression. Another user suggests that maintaining the current hairline, even without improvement, is positive.

      community 4 months progress, fin/min daily

      in Is this regrowth?  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement after 4 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily and 5% Minoxidil foam. They reported no side effects and no noticeable shedding phase.

      community 4.5 months - 0.5 fin + 2.5 min daily

      in Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 4.5 months of using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily for hair loss, considering increasing the finasteride dose after 6 months. Some attribute the improvement to the hair transplant, while others inquire about changes in crown density.

      community Considering Switching from 0.25% Topical Finasteride to Oral After 8 Months

      in Finasteride  70 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using 0.25% topical finasteride for eight months with slight improvement and is considering switching to oral finasteride for convenience and potentially better results. Increasing the topical concentration to 0.33% or 0.5% is also an option, but oral finasteride may have more systemic side effects.

      community 8.5 fin progress!

      in Update  56 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user reported significant hair regrowth after 8.5 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and initially Biotin, with a 50% reduction in the balding crown area. They are considering either a hair transplant for further improvement or embracing a bald look, feeling confident they could pull it off.

      community My 7600 Grafts Hair transplant Final results update

      in Progress Pictures  335 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their experience with a 7600 graft hair transplant using scalp, beard, and chest hair over three procedures, expressing satisfaction with the results despite mixed feedback. They also used finasteride to thicken hair and considered scalp micropigmentation for further improvement.

      community 31M – 4.5 months progress fin&min&dut meso

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 31-year-old male shared his 4.5-month progress using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss, showing significant improvement in crown density and overall hair texture. He reported no side effects and plans to continue the treatment to assess further results.